The Chiba Lotte Marines have signed left-hander Sam Long for the 2026 season after he posted a 5.36 ERA in 40 1/3 innings with the Royals in 2025. Long, who had a standout 2024 season with a 3.16 ERA, seeks a fresh start in Japan following injury struggles and a recent minor league free agency after being ousted from Kansas City’s 40-man roster.
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